66 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellowship Winners

A funded doctorate depends on more than finding an interesting research topic. Applicants also need to show a strong match with the proposed project, host organisation, and international training environment. The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Fellowship is suited to researchers preparing for structured PhD work across academic and professional settings.

Winners explain how they positioned their research experience, adapted their CVs to specific doctoral roles, and prepared for technical interviews. Read their stories to learn how they found suitable openings, communicated their contribution to a research team, and handled the recruitment process.

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Hilal

September 11, 2025

Hi, I’m Hilal. I’m from Turkey, and at the time of writing, I just completed a PhD in Experimental Medicine at the Unive .... Read more

Syed Ali Hassan

August 13, 2025

I am Syed Ali Hassan, a citizen of Pakistan, currently enrolled in a Postdoctoral Fellowship program at Aarhus University in .... Read more

Nemer

August 8, 2025

My name is Nemer, also known as John, originally from Palestine/Jordan. I have a strong passion for engineering, especially .... Read more

Barbara Lazarotto

August 6, 2025

My name is Barbara Lazarotto. I am originally from Brazil and Portugal. I am currently in the final months of my PhD program .... Read more

Rahool Dembani

July 17, 2025

My name is Rahool Dembani, and I am from Pakistan. My journey in technology has been driven by a passion for solving tangibl .... Read more

Usman Awan

Usman Awan

June 20, 2025

Hi, my name is Usman Awan. I’m a 29-year-old Molecular/Cell Biologist from Islamabad, Pakistan. I’ve been living in Buda .... Read more